Total Crime Rate
39.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Road West area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handbridge Park , and the 567th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Park Road West (CH4 8BG) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.4% lower than the Handbridge Park average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Road West (CH4 8BG), the main crime hotspot is near Lansdowne Grove. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Handbridge Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glan Aber Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lansdowne Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lansdowne Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lansdowne Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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